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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G121

Biochemistry with professional placement

University of Bath
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with professional placement at University of Bath. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the molecular processes within and related to living organisms. This is a laboratory-based science. Combine your interests in biology and chemistry by applying chemical knowledge and techniques to study biological processes. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology and Genetics
Biochemical Pathways and Metabolism
Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy
Cellular Biology and Physiology
Practical Biochemistry Techniques
Organic Chemistry for Biosciences
Professional Placement Year
Biochemistry Research Project
UCAS Code:G121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Typical Offer AAB in three A Levels including A in Biology and A in Chemistry. Contextual Offer BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Biology and B in Chemistry. Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A Levels including Biology and Chemistry with A in Biology or Chemistry plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical Offer 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry. We cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. If you are not studying Biology at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in Standard Level Biology. Contextual Offer 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Biology and 5 in Chemistry.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£128,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bath

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£33,500
3 years£24,500£29,500£38,500
5 years£30,500£40,000£49,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 43% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

57%Working
17%Studying
11%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Bath

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